Pre-game vs. Kings

The Sonics will try to snap a two-game losing streak against Sacramento and the question is whether they can matchup with Kevin Martin and Ron Artest, who have given them problems this season. I would rather be in the Sonics’ than that of Sacramento at this point and here is the reason: The Kings don’t know whether they want to rebuild or try to win with veterans they have.

The only thing worse than having a bunch of younger players who can’t win is a bunch of older players who can’t win. Sacramento has six players who are in their eighth season or more and there is no way this team, as its currently built, could compete in the Western Conference.

So here they are at 32-40, lining up for another low lottery pick and essentially the same team next season. And Huskies fans, Spencer Hawes is out with a sprained ankle and his rookie season has been less than a major splash.

Should Hawes have stayed at Washington for another year, improved his draft stock and made a bigger impact? He is averaging 3.9 points in 63 games and his season high is 19 points.